Example sentences of "[verb] as if [pron] really [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We have wronged her , and ourselves , by constructing the pretence of a political entity , the Commonwealth , and acting as if it really existed . |
| 2 | ‘ Only make it sound as if you really believe it this time . ’ |
| 3 | He 'd sounded as if he really believed in Angelica 's death . |
| 4 | ‘ It seems as if I really do need to lie down , ’ she said faintly , and then he had swept her off the ground and was carrying her to one of the low , comfortable sofas in a private alcove where donors who were feeling faint could eat and drink in peace and quiet as they recovered . |
| 5 | Chopping as if she really means it , the sharp knife hacking through the orange flesh , the bits flying , almost as if it is something personal . |
| 6 | When I decide to talk to you this way , my hours are spiked as if we really have a date planned . |